snivel
/ˈsnɪvəl/
verb
- To cry or whine in a weak, annoying way, often while breathing noisily through the nose.
- Stop sniveling and tell me what's wrong.
- The toddler started to snivel when he couldn't find his favorite toy.
- She sniveled quietly in the corner after losing the game.
- To complain in a weak, irritating manner.
- The employee sniveled about the new policy during the meeting.
- He always snivels about having too much homework.
- Instead of sniveling about the rain, bring an umbrella.
Antonyms
noun
- An act or sound of sniveling; a weak, whining cry or complaint.
- She gave a little snivel before wiping her nose.
- I heard a snivel from the back of the classroom.
- His constant snivel annoyed everyone on the bus.